US Envoys Head to Pakistan Amid Iran Conflict on Day 57

US Envoys to Visit Pakistan for Talks with Iran

Two US envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are scheduled to travel to Pakistan on Saturday as part of a diplomatic effort to engage in talks with Iranian officials. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has also arrived in Islamabad.

The visit comes amid ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran, which have been stalled for an extended period. The White House has confirmed that the envoys’ trip is aimed at facilitating discussions with Iranian representatives.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that Iran still possesses an opportunity to reach a mutually acceptable agreement and abandon its pursuit of a nuclear weapon in a verifiable manner. This statement underscores the ongoing efforts to revive negotiations between the two countries.

The visit by US envoys and Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi marks a significant development in the diplomatic stalemate. The exact nature and scope of the talks are not yet publicly disclosed, but officials have expressed optimism about the potential for progress.

Details of the envoys’ itinerary and the specific agenda for their discussions with Iranian officials will be announced separately.

Source: Al Jazeera